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About Carlson Bier Associates

When experiencing the devastating loss of a loved one, trust in Carlson Bier to navigate through wrongful death litigation. Our firm has distinguished experts dedicated exclusively to handling such sensitive cases with compassion and resilience. Headquartered in Illinois, we provide exceptional legal guidance throughout our home state, including Forest Park. We strive for justice on behalf of our clients, leveraging years of experience and vast knowledge within this complex practice area. In these challenging times, adopting the services offered by Carlson Bier can alleviate stress and have your back legally so that you may focus on healing emotionally. As reputable attorneys practicing wrongful death law throughout Illinois, we are committed to holding those responsible accountable for their actions because every life is invaluable . We meticulously build each case seeking maximum compensation for medical costs and other unforeseen expenses associated with an untimely loss of a family member or loved ones’. Choose Carlson Bier when it comes to fighting for rightful compensations; let us be your guard against injustice.

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Wrongful Death Lawyers in Forest Park Illinois

At Carlson Bier, we understand the anguish and confusion that follows the untimely loss of a loved one. Our expertise in Personal Injury Law, specifically in Wrongful Death suits, is grounded in our commitment to support grieving families in Illinois as they navigate this complex legal process. This content will provide you with essential information on understanding wrongful deaths under premise of easy comprehension for everyone.

In the realm of personal injury law, wrongful death refers to a suit brought against an individual – or corporation – accountable for causing someone’s death either by negligence or deliberate wrongdoing. While no amount of compensation can offset the pain associated with such tragedy, it aims to alleviate financial stress experienced by those left behind due to medical bills and lost income sources.

This intricate area within personal injury lawsuits demands specialized knowledge which we at Carlson Bier have spent years acquiring and honing for client benefit. We reckon each case unique; hence our approach derives customization based on specific needs surrounding these life-altering circumstances.

Noteworthy points about Wrongful Death Lawsuit:

• Taken up by immediate family members (usually initiated by appointed executor representing deceased estate).

• It hinges upon the proof that defendant’s actions directly led to victim’s death.

• Underpinned by visible monetary damages inflicted upon surviving kinship sockets i.e., foregone future earnings etc.

• Time-limited ;must be filed within certain period after victim’s departure – Two years in Illinois unless exceptions apply.

The purpose is not merely recompensing victims’ families but additionally compelling potential wrongdoers towards behavior enhancement – highlighting public safety precedence. The recovered damages may incorporate numerous factors depending utterly on intricacies enveloped around every distinct case including: medical expenses linked to injury prior death, bereavement endured alongside funeral costs, valued services provided formerly by deceased e.t.c

Indeed invoking quest for justice amidst torment signals the strength of spirit; Carlson Bier salutes these distinctive souls prepared discharging their rights. As we stride beside through this complicated terrain; our extensive experience helps explicating the technicalities and possible outcomes tethered with these lawsuits – weaving together the tapestry of evidence to guarantee maximum claim recovery.

With Carlson Bier, comfort can be found in knowing that your case is in capable hands. Utilizing an approach deeply rooted in vast knowledge, expertise, and dedication- we pledge relentless pursuit towards ensuring rightful resolution for our clients’ cases. We hold deep acquaintance regarding delicate balance needing tender attention during hardship coupled with aggressive defense when proceeded against large corporations or insurance firms masking their obligations under guise of intimidating terminologies.

While excitement sways far from anyone capturing it within this context; elucidation speaks volumes about possibilities of obliterating financial tremors crippling you post losing someone dear. Wrapping up on insights entailed around wrongful death suits – one must realize such endeavors never represent lone battles but combined conditions rolling out justice and perhaps bring closure to aggrieved hearts.

At Carlson Bier, understanding your journey transcends beyond legal representation as supporting pillars through tormented times shape our prerogative. As a final note, vindication stands apart than simple monetary tables: remembering those departed via right course provides long overdue solace to many trapped within sorrow’s claw.

We urge you not to endure such suffering alone; allow us to lighten your burden by sharing it – grant us honor of representing you amidst adversity. In essence, remember – hope prevails regardless uncertainty enveloping existence however sinking its string enabling others pulling You upwards shall resurface eventually like sun after darkest storm. Thus implore hitting button below: Unearth quantum valuation inferable in your lawsuit journey enriched with professional assistance at hand from Carlson Bier’s experienced personal injury attorney wagon irrespective complexity grounded across differing state codes looping Illinois stretch.

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Notable Illinois Appellate Wins

Moruzzi v. CCC Servs., Inc., 2020 IL App (2d) 190411, 171 N.E.3d 61
Background: Insured motorist filed action against insurer for declaratory judgment seeking construction of automobile insurance policy issued to insured and that was in effect when insured was injured by an underinsured driver. The Circuit Court, DuPage County, Bonnie M. Wheaton, J., granted the insurer's motions for summary judgment. Insured appealed.Holdings: The Appellate Court, Zenoff, J., held that:1 medical payments reduction clause in automobile insurance policy conflicted with underinsured motorist provisions so as to render reduction clause ambiguous, and thus medical payment benefits were deductible from insured's damages;2 law firm representing insured did not create common fund or common funds when it reached settlement with underinsured motorist, and thus law firm was not entitled to recover fees under common-fund doctrine; and3 collateral estoppel did not bar automobile insurers from litigating whether common-fund doctrine applied in insured motorist's declaratory judgment action.Affirmed in part and reversed in part.
Maier v. CC Servs., Inc., 2019 IL App (3d) 170640, 132 N.E.3d 795
Background: After insured, who was injured in automobile collision with another driver, recovered full liability limits of driver's policy, she filed amended complaint for declaratory judgment against her own automobile insurer, alleging that insurer breached contractual duty to pay for insured's damages in accordance with uninsured/underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage in insured's policy and that insurer acted in bad faith in denying insured such coverage. The Circuit Court, La Salle County, Troy D. Holland, J., granted the insurer's motion to dismiss claims as time-barred. Insured appealed.The Appellate Court ruled that neither the insurer nor the insured could add amended policy provisions to the court record. It was decided that the policy's requirement for a written arbitration demand applied to both uninsured and underinsured motorist claims. The court found that a letter from the insured's attorney to the insurer wasn't a valid arbitration demand nor a proof of loss to toll the statute of limitations. Finally, the insurer was permitted to use the defense based on the two-year statute of limitations period. The court's decision was affirmed.
Econ. Premier Assurance Co. v. Country Mut. Ins. Co., 2021 IL App (1st) 192364-U
Holding: The circuit court's order that granted defendant's motion for summary judgment and denied plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment was proper where defendant had no duty to indemnify its insured with respect to the underlying complaint and therefore plaintiff was not entitled to recover against defendant on its subrogation or unjust enrichment claims; affirmed.
Country Preferred Ins. Co. v. Westerheide, 2023 IL App (5th) 220343-U
Holding: The court affirmed judgment of the circuit court granting summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff where the defendant failed to make a written demand for arbitration within two years from the date of the accident as required by the underinsured provisions of the defendant's automotive insurance policy.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Olsak, 2022 IL App (1st) 200695, 216 N.E.3d 291
In a complex legal case, an insurer sought to avoid defending or indemnifying a hockey player under a policy issued to the player's stepfather after the player was sued for assaulting his coach. The initial Circuit Court ruling favored the insurer, but the Appellate Court reversed this decision, leading to a protracted legal battle. Ultimately, the Appellate Court determined the insurer was liable only up to the $3 million policy limit and found the insurer's four-year delay in seeking a declaratory judgment to be reasonable. This case highlights important aspects of insurance litigation and policy limit liabilities.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Durkin Elec. Co., Inc., 2022 IL App (1st) 210293-U, appeal denied, 199 N.E.3d 1187 (Ill. 2022)
Holding: The circuit court's order that denied plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment and found that defendant was an additional insured under the policy was proper. The circuit court's order that denied defendant's motion for summary judgment and found that plaintiff did not have a duty to defend or indemnify defendant under the policy was proper; affirmed.
Country Preferred Ins. Co. v. Groen, 2017 IL App (4th) 160028, 69 N.E.3d 911
Background: Uninsured motorist (UM) carrier brought action against insured for declaratory judgment that it owed no benefits since workers' compensation received by insured exceeded policy limits. The Circuit Court, Sangamon County, Chris Perrin, J., entered summary judgment in favor of the carrier. Insured appealed.Holdings: The Appellate Court, Harris, J., held that:1 employer's medical payments entitled carrier to setoff, and2 setoff clauses were enforceable.Affirmed.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Frobish, 2021 IL App (3d) 190473-U
Holding: Allegations in the underlying complaint that a township employee caused property damage by excavating and digging out a ditch failed to impose a duty to defend under township employee's individual farm insurance policy.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Jones, 2018 IL App (1st) 173154-U
Holding: The judgment of the circuit court of Cook County is affirmed; plaintiff is entitled to summary judgment on its claim for a declaratory judgment that it has no duty to defend or indemnify its insured against the underlying complaint because the loss claimed in the underlying complaint is subject to an exclusion. The court held that it would also enter judgment for plaintiff because the underlying complaint does not allege an “occurrence” causing bodily injury within the meaning of the policy.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Schmitt, 2021 IL App (5th) 190173-U
Holding: The appellate court reversed and remanded the judgment of the circuit court where plaintiff had no duty to defend its insured and thus was not stopped from raising policy defenses to coverage for the underlying tort action contained in the amended declaratory action.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Livorsi Marine, Inc., 222 Ill. 2d 303, 856 N.E.2d 338 (2006) (the late Keith Carlson)
Liability insurer brought action against insureds for a declaratory judgment based on failure to provide timely notice of lawsuits against them. The Circuit Court, Cook County, Stephen A. Schiller, J., entered judgment for the insurer. Insureds appealed. The Appellate Court, Wolfson, J., 358 Ill.App.3d 880, 295 Ill.Dec. 665, 833 N.E.2d 871, affirmed. Leave to appeal was granted.Holdings: The Supreme Court, Garman, J., held that:1 if the insurer did not receive reasonable notice of an occurrence or a lawsuit, the policyholder may not recover under the policy, regardless of whether the lack of reasonable notice prejudiced the insurer, overruling Rice v. AAA Aerostar, Inc., 294 Ill.App.3d 801, 229 Ill.Dec. 20, 690 N.E.2d 1067, and Cincinnati Insurance Co. v. Baur's Opera House, Inc., 296 Ill.App.3d 1011, 230 Ill.Dec. 624, 694 N.E.2d 593, and2 insured did not need to prove that it was prejudiced by delayed notice of lawsuits.Affirmed.
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Wrongful Death FAQ​

Wrongful death occurs when a person’s death is caused by the negligence or recklessness of another person.

The following people may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit:

  • The spouse or children of the deceased
  • The parents of the deceased
  • The siblings of the deceased
  • The personal representative of the deceased’s estate

To prove a wrongful death claim in Illinois, the plaintiff must prove the following elements:

  • The defendant owed the deceased a duty of care.
  • The defendant breached that duty of care.
  • The breach of duty caused the death of the deceased.
  • The plaintiff suffered damages as a result of the death of the deceased.

In a wrongful death lawsuit in Illinois, you may be able to recover the following types of damages:

  • Pecuniary damages: These damages are designed to compensate the plaintiff for the financial losses they have suffered as a result of the death of the deceased. This could include lost wages, medical expenses, and funeral expenses.
  • Non-pecuniary damages: These damages are designed to compensate the plaintiff for the non-financial losses they have suffered as a result of the death of the deceased. This could include pain and suffering, loss of consortium, and loss of parental guidance.

The statute of limitations for wrongful death lawsuits in Illinois is two years. This means that you have two years from the date of the death to file a lawsuit.

If you have any questions about your legal rights or options after a wrongful death, you should contact an experienced wrongful death attorney.

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Areas of Practice in Forest Park

Two-Wheeler Accidents

Dedicated to legal services for persons injured in bicycle accidents due to others' recklessness or risky conditions.

Thermal Wounds

Giving adept legal advice for victims of intense burn injuries caused by incidents or carelessness.

Healthcare Incompetence

Delivering experienced legal advice for patients affected by physician malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Items Accountability

Dealing with cases involving defective products, supplying professional legal guidance to customers affected by harmful products.

Aged Misconduct

Representing the rights of seniors who have been subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes environments, ensuring justice.

Fall and Stumble Incidents

Skilled in handling tumble accident cases, providing legal representation to persons seeking justice for their damages.

Childbirth Harms

Extending legal aid for relatives affected by medical carelessness resulting in neonatal injuries.

Car Collisions

Mishaps: Committed to aiding patients of car accidents get equitable settlement for wounds and impairment.

Motorcycle Mishaps

Committed to providing legal assistance for bikers involved in motorcycle accidents, ensuring just recovery for losses.

18-Wheeler Collision

Providing specialist legal services for persons involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just recovery for harms.

Building Site Crashes

Concentrated on supporting employees or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Neurological Damages

Expert in delivering compassionate legal advice for victims suffering from head injuries due to accidents.

Dog Bite Traumas

Expertise in handling cases for persons who have suffered traumas from K9 assaults or beast attacks.

Foot-traveler Incidents

Specializing in legal services for cross-walkers involved in accidents, providing expert advice for recovering damages.

Undeserved Death

Working for grieving parties affected by a wrongful death, extending compassionate and adept legal guidance to ensure fairness.

Backbone Injury

Expert in advocating for individuals with vertebral damage, offering dedicated legal guidance to secure settlement.

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